(St. John’s, NL) August 3, 2026 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is investigating a scooter-vehicle collision that occurred in the west end of St. John’s.

On July 29, the RNC received a report of a collision involving an e-scooter and a vehicle that occurred at the intersection of Barachois Street at Tomkins Street at approximately 2 p.m. The vehicle, described as a white SUV, did not remain at the scene where the 12-year-old scooter operator received non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators are seeking any witnesses or video footage (CCTV, dash-camera, cell phone) from the area in the lead up to or immediately following the collision. Anyone with information is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000.

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File # 2026-49426

Cst. Stephanie Myers #874
Public Communications Unit
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca